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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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